This module really allowed me to explore Google in ways that I never had before. I used features like the advanced search screen to really narrow down my search. I also explored the Math tools that I never knew exsisted. This is a great tool for me to use with my tutor students. At some points I was very concerned with what Google does for search that has a negative impact (Playlist #6- see below).
Playlist#2: Power Searching with Google:
Every teacher that I know uses Google to search in the classroom.
They are teaching their students by the means of how they know how to search the internet. I see basic search functions (by students) even at the high school level. I think something like "Power Searching With Google," or a live in-house workshop would be beneficial for teachers? Here is a link from a Pennsylvania School Librarians conference (slightly old) in 2006. It's a presentation presented by a school librarian titled, "Success In Teaching Teens To Search Google: Playing A New Google Game." http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/www.google.com/en/us/educators/activities/Search_GoogleGame_kwatkins.pdf
Playlist #6- Eli Pariser: Beware Online "Filter Bubbles":
Wow, I knew that our searches were personalized, but not to the extent that was explained in this video. I find myself bothered by the suggested searches as I start typing in the search field. They usually prove to be just what I am looking for, however, I want to tell Google what to search for, not vice versa!
I don't want to be a "sheeple" like Brenda McPherson suggests. We need to teach the importance of good research because if students rely on search engines, they will become exactly what Google wants them to become... and, they will see what Google wants them to see! I find myself now wanting to see what is being blocked from my viewing scope!
I enjoyed this module... lots of information about Google!
Module 4: Google and Search Basics for Librarians
This module really allowed me to explore Google in ways that I never had before. I used features like the advanced search screen to really narrow down my search. I also explored the Math tools that I never knew exsisted. This is a great tool for me to use with my tutor students. At some points I was very concerned with what Google does for search that has a negative impact (Playlist #6- see below).
Playlist#2: Power Searching with Google:
Every teacher that I know uses Google to search in the classroom.
They are teaching their students by the means of how they know how to search the internet. I see basic search functions (by students) even at the high school level. I think something like "Power Searching With Google," or a live in-house workshop would be beneficial for teachers? Here is a link from a Pennsylvania School Librarians conference (slightly old) in 2006. It's a presentation presented by a school librarian titled, "Success In Teaching Teens To Search Google: Playing A New Google Game."
http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/www.google.com/en/us/educators/activities/Search_GoogleGame_kwatkins.pdf
Playlist #6- Eli Pariser: Beware Online "Filter Bubbles":
Wow, I knew that our searches were personalized, but not to the extent that was explained in this video. I find myself bothered by the suggested searches as I start typing in the search field. They usually prove to be just what I am looking for, however, I want to tell Google what to search for, not vice versa!
I don't want to be a "sheeple" like Brenda McPherson suggests. We need to teach the importance of good research because if students rely on search engines, they will become exactly what Google wants them to become... and, they will see what Google wants them to see! I find myself now wanting to see what is being blocked from my viewing scope!
I enjoyed this module... lots of information about Google!